UOPX - NRP 531 Advanced Health Assessment I - Final Exam Review 2024UOPX - NRP 531 Advanced Health Assessment I - Final Exam Review 2024UOPX - NRP 531 Advanced Health Assessment I - Final Exam Review 2024UOPX - NRP 531 Advanced Health Assessment I - Final Exam Review 2024
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary component of a
comprehensive health assessment?
A) Medical history
B) Physical examination
C) Both A and B
D) Patient's self-report
Correct Answer: C) Both A and B
Rationale: A comprehensive health assessment includes a thorough
medical history and physical examination to gather complete information
about the patient's health status.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The technique used to assess the presence of fluid in
the lungs is called __________.
Correct Answer: Percussion
Rationale: Percussion is a technique used to detect abnormal fluid or air
in the lungs, which can indicate conditions such as pneumonia or pleural
effusion.
3. True/False: A patient's nutritional status has no significant impact on
their overall health assessment.
Correct Answer: False
, Rationale: Nutritional status is a crucial aspect of a health assessment as it
affects all body systems and can significantly influence a patient's health and
recovery.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following are risk
factors for cardiovascular disease?
A) Smoking
B) High blood pressure
C) Sedentary lifestyle
D) High dietary fiber intake
Correct Answers: A) Smoking, B) High blood pressure, C) Sedentary
lifestyle
Rationale: Smoking, high blood pressure, and a sedentary lifestyle are
well-established risk factors for cardiovascular disease, while high dietary
fiber intake is generally protective against it.
5. Multiple Choice: In assessing a patient with suspected deep vein
thrombosis (DVT), which sign is most indicative of the condition?
A) Homans' sign
B) Murphy's sign
C) Kehr's sign
D) Brudzinski's sign
Correct Answer: A) Homans' sign
Rationale: Homans' sign, pain in the calf upon dorsiflexion of the foot, is
a classic sign of DVT, although it is not present in all cases.
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